Valparaíso · WinterMonth summary
Valparaíso weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
13°C – 19°C
🌧 Rainy days
3% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Valparaíso in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: December is a good time to visit Valparaíso. January remains slightly better (+0.2 pts).
By trip type
Valparaíso in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Quiet season in the vineyards — intimate tastings and reduced prices In December, Valparaíso sees 19°C during the day with 13.8h of sunshine per day. Rain is virtually absent (3% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.4/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 14°C | 20°C | 2% | 0.1 | 13.7h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 15°C | 20°C | 1% | 0.0 | 12.3h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 14°C | 20°C | 2% | 0.1 | 11.8h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 18°C | 9% | 0.9 | 10.5h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ May | 11°C | 16°C | 14% | 1.5 | 9.2h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 10°C | 14°C | 22% | 4.2 | 8.7h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ July | 9°C | 14°C | 16% | 2.2 | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 9°C | 14°C | 15% | 2.2 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 10°C | 15°C | 10% | 0.7 | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ October | 11°C | 16°C | 8% | 0.4 | 12.3h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 12°C | 18°C | 5% | 0.3 | 13.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 13°C | 19°C | 3% | 0.2 | 13.8h | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Valparaíso averages 19°C, 3% rainy days and 13.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
December vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Valparaíso in December
Is December a good time to visit Valparaíso?
December is an excellent time to visit Valparaíso (score 8.2/10). With 19°C, 13.8h of sunshine and 3% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Valparaíso in December?
With 19°C and 13.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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